IT Engineer Intern (Early Careers Summer 2027)

About the Position

IT Engineer Intern (Early Careers Summer 2027)

San Francisco, California, United States

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter-giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

As an intern at Affirm, you will be a contributing member of our outstanding engineering team, and as such you will work on meaningful projects and frequently ship code. Recent grads and past interns have built a real-time high-throughput data processing pipeline, developed an extensive automated testing framework, and built out our proprietary financial platform that is central to our long term company mission.

We are excited to meet and consider strong students for our 12-16 week internships. We are a dynamic organization that is happy to tailor projects to your skills, and we will work with you throughout the interview process to determine which team will be best for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ship a project and verify that it works in production.
• Collaborate with your mentor and manager to spec a project that will best contribute to your team.
• Ship code and monitor the deployment of your work.
• Pair with a dedicated mentor who will provide advice and ensure the success of your project.
• Attend events with other interns and full-time Affirmers.
• Present your work to the entire engineering organization at the end of the internship.

Requirements

• Passion and dedication to changing consumer banking for the better.
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or Java.
• Frontend experience in WebApps/JavaScript/AngularJS/React.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of deployment and testing frameworks.
• Experience with API development/documentation.
• Familiarity with AWS or other PaaS frameworks.

We Offer

• Compensation: USA monthly base pay: $8,700.
• Remote-first with flexibility built in. Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP): Own a piece of what you build by letting you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

About the Company

At Affirm, we are committed to providing an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need support, we’re happy to help.

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